Paediatric Occupational Therapy Mornington Peninsula
'Nurturing growth through play'
Paediatric Occupational Therapy helping children aged 2-8 years old build the skills to play, learn & thrive in everyday life.
At Play Grow Thrive, we provide warm, personalised occupational therapy support to help children build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive in everyday life along the Mornington Peninsula.
Through play-based, child-led therapy, we nurture each child’s emotional, physical, and developmental growth in a safe and engaging environment.
We believe every child is unique, and we’re here to support not only the child, but the whole family, with care, understanding, and genuine connection.
Meet Sarah
Director & OT
As a local mum and seasoned Occupational Therapist, Sarah brings a heartfelt approach to nurturing children's development and supporting families in our community.
With years of experience in paediatric therapy, Sarah founded Play Grow Thrive on the values of connection, empathy, and genuine care. She believes that when therapy is rooted in relationship and play, every child can truly flourish. Her deep tie to the community inspires her commitment to providing professional support that honors each child's unique journey while providing meaningful guidance for the whole family.
Our Services
Helping children develop the hand and finger skills needed for handwriting, cutting, dressing and using utensils. Building independence and confidence at home and school.
Supporting balance, coordination and core strength for improved movement and body awareness. Encouraging confident participation in play, sport and daily activities.
Supporting children who experience sensory sensitivities or sensory-seeking behaviours. Helping improve focus, regulation and comfort in everyday environments.
Helping children build everyday skills such as dressing, toileting, grooming and bathing. Fostering independence and confidence in daily routines.
Supporting attention, organisation, posture and visual-motor skills for the classroom. Helping children feel confident, capable and ready to learn.
Supporting children to manage emotions, navigate transitions and develop coping strategies. Helping parents strengthen co-regulation and build independence.
Mornington
Mount Eliza
Dromana
Our services are delivered across a range of settings to best support each child's needs such as, at School, Kindergarten, Home, Community Settings and Telehealth.
Key area's we regularly visit across the Mornington Peninsula include:
Where we service
Mount Martha
Rosebud
Hastings
Balnarring
Tyabb
Red Hill
Sorrento
Blairgowrie
Rye
We’re proud to support families right across the Mornington Peninsula and are happy to travel to meet your child where they’re most comfortable.
Whether you’re based in any of the above suburbs or surrounding areas, our paediatric occupational therapy services are designed to be flexible, accessible and tailored to your child’s individual needs.
Nurturing growth through play